Add 50/25 and 4/14
1st number: 2 0/25, 2nd number: 4/14
50/25 + 4/14 is 16/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 14 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
50/25 = 50 × 14/25 × 14 = 700/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
4/14 = 4 × 25/14 × 25 = 100/350 - Add the two like fractions:
700/350 + 100/350 = 700 + 100/350 = 800/350 - 800/350 simplified gives 16/7
- So, 50/25 + 4/14 = 16/7
In mixed form: 22/7
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